Z CAFE RESTAURANT
831 N MILLS AVE, Orlando FL 32803 · 407.883.8778
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2025
JAN 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves to slice raw beef. Once employee was done touching raw beef, he started to clean the slicer with the same gloves on. Did not change/remove gloves and wash hands before cleaning slicer Corrective action taken
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed off hands in prep sink in aware wash area Corrective action taken to re wash hands in hand sink correctly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in basin of hand sink at front counter Drink in basin of hand sink at other hand sink at front counter
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer
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No handwash sink for employees in ware wash/prep area. Hand sink needed in ware wash/prep area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar container
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for cooks
Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in kitchen dry storage area Container of pineapple on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart at cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all hand sinks
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped silverware at tables not protected, forks and spoons don't have handles facing up and additional silverware not removed from table
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at front counter leaking
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves to slice raw beef. Once employee was done touching raw beef, he started to clean the slicer with the same gloves on. Did not change/remove gloves and wash hands before cleaning slicer Corrective action taken
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed off hands in prep sink in aware wash area Corrective action taken to re wash hands in hand sink correctly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in basin of hand sink at front counter Drink in basin of hand sink at other hand sink at front counter
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer
No handwash sink for employees in ware wash/prep area. Hand sink needed in ware wash/prep area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added equipment, middle kitchen area ( on plans show no equipment, only hand sink) prep tables, microwaves, table top oven, coolers, mixer. No hand sink in ware wash/prep area. Additional prep table, slicer has been added within this area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar container
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for cooks
Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in kitchen dry storage area Container of pineapple on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart at cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all hand sinks
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped silverware at tables not protected, forks and spoons don't have handles facing up and additional silverware not removed from table
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at front counter leaking
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves to slice raw beef. Once employee was done touching raw beef, he started to clean the slicer with the same gloves on. Did not change/remove gloves and wash hands before cleaning slicer Corrective action taken
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed off hands in prep sink in aware wash area Corrective action taken to re wash hands in hand sink correctly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup in basin of hand sink at front counter Drink in basin of hand sink at other hand sink at front counter
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for sanitizer
No handwash sink for employees in ware wash/prep area. Hand sink needed in ware wash/prep area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added equipment, middle kitchen area ( on plans show no equipment, only hand sink) prep tables, microwaves, table top oven, coolers, mixer. No hand sink in ware wash/prep area. Additional prep table, slicer has been added within this area
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for menu for dine in and take out menu for Sunny side eggs and steaks served to order Provided form and owner posted
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar container
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints for cooks
Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in kitchen dry storage area Container of pineapple on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on push cart at cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all hand sinks
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped silverware at tables not protected, forks and spoons don't have handles facing up and additional silverware not removed from table
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at front counter leaking
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Both men and women
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.